Wairarapa with Little Kids - Our Favourite Things to Do

We live in the Wairarapa and honestly think it’s one of the loveliest places to raise young children. With its wide open spaces, quiet friendly towns, and slower pace of life, it’s ideal for little ones to grow, explore, and play.

Taupō - The Perfect Stopover in the Heart of the North Island

If you're road-tripping through the centre of Aotearoa, Taupō is an absolute gem of a stopover. Nestled beside the shimmering Lake Taupō (New Zealand’s largest lake), this vibrant town offers the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and relaxation - with something for every type of traveller.

Families in particular will love stopping here. From the stunning Huka Falls to scenic lakeside strolls, hot pools, playgrounds, and boat rides - it’s the kind of place that naturally lends itself to slowing down and soaking it all in.

Family Winter Getaway in Ohakune

 

We recently enjoyed a weekend winter getaway to the snow. We spent two nights in Ohakune, a beautiful little resort town at the foot of Mount Ruapehu - the largest mountain in the North Island of New Zealand.

Top 15 Favourite Foodie Spots in the Wairarapa

The Wairarapa is one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions - known for its charming small towns, world-class wineries, rolling countryside, and beautiful mountain views. It also happens to be absolutely packed with delicious eateries.

10 Most Instagrammable Places in Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand's coolest little capital is an incredibly picturesque city that's bursting with unique character. Wander around and all in one day you’ll find colourful street art, world-class coffee, quirky craft beer breweries and awe-inspiring natural scenery. 

Cape Palliser: the rugged end of the North Island, NZ | Day Trip Guide

Cape Palliser is a stunning part of New Zealand off the beaten track. Surrounded by spectacular rugged coastline, it's home to the Putangirua Pinnacles, a historic lighthouse, charming fishing towns, black sand beaches and seal colonies.

It's the southernmost point of the North Island, and fun fact, it's even further south than Nelson and Blenheim in the South Island. It's an epic day trip from Wellington, the Wairarapa or Manawatu regions.

A Grape Escape in the Hawkes Bay | Napier Weekend Guide

Napier in the sunny Hawkes Bay, is a stunning coastal city with a lot to offer, including art deco, history, good food, beautiful nature and of course the many world-class wineries in the region.

Top 10 Things to do in Rotorua | Travel Guide

Rotorua is a must-visit destination on any New Zealand North Island road trip, known for its unique geothermal activity, beautiful nature, Maori culture and history. There is also an abundance of fun activities on offer - like Queenstown is the adventure capital of the South Island, Rotorua is the adventure capital of the North.

Best of the Bay of Islands: 48-hour Paihia Travel Guide

Three hours north of Auckland in the Northland region, the sub-tropical Bay of Islands is a spectacular destination to visit year-round. It's known for the history of first European settlement in New Zealand and its stunning natural beauty.

Best Backpackers in New Zealand: North Island Edition

We all know backpackers/hostels can sometimes be a bit hit or miss, so it's definitely worth doing a bit of research first to find those absolute gems. I've handpicked ten of my top favourite backpackers in the North Island of New Zealand, in popular and also unique places worth putting on your travel itinerary.

New Zealand Bucket List: North Island Edition

The North Island is the gateway for travellers of New Zealand and offers beautiful, diverse landscapes and as many fun adrenalin-pumping activities to rival the South Island.

I had the best time ticking off so many cool sights and activities while travelling with Stray - an award-winning guided hop-on-hop-off bus network for adventurous travellers.

Travel Bloggers reveal their favourite places in New Zealand

From sand to snow, beaches, mountains, rainforests, desert, glaciers and geysers - you name it, we have it. New Zealand is an absolute dream to travel and I am forever grateful and proud to call this beautiful country my home.

I've teamed up with eight awesome female travel bloggers from around the world to reveal our favourite places in New Zealand, and why they should totally be on your travel itinerary when coming here too.